New National Carers Strategy out for consulation

News from our partners Department of Health

The Department of Health (DofH) is consulting on the new National Carers Strategy  – the following extract taken from their web page explains more.

“Carers freely give their time and energy to support friends or family members and many rightly take pride in providing essential support for those close to them. Caring for others should not be to the detriment of the carer’s own health and wellbeing and carers can receive support in a number of ways – including from social services, the NHS, or the benefit system.

“We think that we need a new strategy for carers setting out how we can do more. One which reflects their lives now, the health and financial concerns they have, and gives them the support they need to live well whilst caring for a family member or friend.”

Follow this link https://consultations.dh.gov.uk/carers/how-can-we-improve-support-for-carers for more information and to take part in the online survey.

Department of Health is keen to hear from carers, anyone who is supported by unpaid carers and the range of professionals working with individuals and carers.

Consultation closes on Thursday 30 June 2016.